Las Vegas Dog Bite Attorney

If you were attacked by a dog or any other animal, the owner will typically be liable for any injuries that you suffer. Should you desire to find out more about this type of claim, our Las Vegas dog bite lawyer can guide you through the legal process around these claims.

You may be able to seek damages to cover anything from medical bills to lost wages during recovery from an animal attack. Ace Law Group’s dog bite lawyers aggressively hold the dog’s owner liable for the serious injuries you sustained in the attack. Our law firm has obtained millions of dollars in settlements for our clients and is ready to represent you. For a free initial case consultation with our Las Vegas attorneys, call (702) 333-4223 today.

What To Do If You Or A Loved One Has Been Attacked

The process following a dog bite is similar to that of other personal injury claims.

1. Get Medical Care: Immediately after an attack takes place, receiving the best medical care available should be the first thing you do.
2. Gather Evidence & Information: Following an attack and while medical care is on its way, you should gather evidence and as much information as you can from the owner or person watching the dog and the area where the attack happened. This includes their name, address, phone number, email, photos of the location, witness comments, and anything else you can gather.
3. Contact Your Insurance and Our Dog Bite Lawyers: In most cases, the dog owner is responsible for the dog’s actions and in most cases, homeowner insurance will usually cover these costs. You should contact your insurance and inform them of the incident as soon as you can following the accident.
4. Work With Our Dog Bite Attorneys: Once you’ve gone through the first three steps above, you should reach out to our dog attack attorneys to see what we can do about your case. If the attack caused substantial bodily harm, severe trauma, and other severe injuries, we can help you recover damages. We’ll help you determine the value of your case, receive proper medical treatment, and navigate state and local laws.

We’ll Help You Build a Strong Dog Bite Claim

Our dog bite lawyers understand local animal control law and how to negotiate with the guilty party’s insurance company. When you work with our law firm, you can expect us to help you:

1. Record all information about the attack, including any observations from witnesses, the location and time of the event
2. Document any relevant information about the dog, including previous aggressive acts and the dog owner’s past negligent acts.
3. Retain all medical records relating to the attack, including follow-up appointments and rehabilitation sessions to build monetary value in your case.
4. Properly document the injuries and how your recovery process has gone.

The more information you can gather following an attack, the more it will help our lawyers in building your claim. We recommend you not contact the other insurance company without legal representation to ensure your claim is not jeopardized.

Common Injuries Dog Bite Victims Suffer

Our firm helps clients obtain fair compensation for dog bite injuries. Common injuries we help clients recover from are:

• Infections;
• Eye injuries;
• Fractures and broken bones;
• Disfigurement;
• Puncture wounds;
• Nerve damage;
• Rabies;
• Lacerations; and
• More.

In many serious cases, dog attack bites can be treated with the help of Band-Aids, stitches, and time. When the injury is severe, medical bills can pile up to cover a variety of expensive procedures, including:

• Plastic surgery to minimize scarring;
• Skin graft surgery;
• Reconstructive surgery; and
• Muscle surgery.

Other Injuries Victims Can Sustain

There are many other types of injuries one can have to deal with following an attack. When children and adults are attacked by aggressive animals, the severity or suddenness can lead to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological issues. Counseling may be needed to address these commonly seen symptoms:

• Anxiety
• Sleeping problems
• Aggressiveness
• Inability to interact with friends and family
• Lack of motivation

When you retain our services, you can consistently expect:

• Free case evaluations
• Multilingual service (Spanish and Korean)
• Trial-ready representation
• Relentless service
• More than 40 years’ combined experience
• Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for Personal Injury

Our advocates create aggressive legal strategies so that you have access to the medical resources you need to heal.

In Nevada, dog attack victims have two years to file a lawsuit against the responsible dog owner. Contact our firm to take action before time elapses.

Determining Liability In Your Animal Attack

In Las Vegas, dog owners are required to obey city and state laws to minimize the risk of dog attacks on public and private property. Dog owner liability refers to an owner’s failure to follow these statutes, which results in their dog injuring an individual. The results can be costly.

Determining the Dangerous Nature of Dogs

There are many dog breeds that are notoriously known for being aggressive. Some of the most well known aggressive breeds that tend to cause the most attacks are:

• American Pit Bull Terriers;
• Chow Chows;
• Rottweilers;
• German Shepherds;
• Dobermanns;
• Siberian Huskies;
• Chihuahuas;
• Cane Corsos;
• Alaskan Malamute;
• Bull Terriers;
• Rhodesian Ridgebacks;
• Akita Inu;
• Bulldogs; and
• American Bullies.

In some counties, cities, and states, certain dog breeds are illegal to own. The state of Nevada has an anti-dog breed discrimination law in place that allows anyone in the state to own a dog breed of their choice. This does not mean, however that they are exempt from laws surrounding animal attacks in our state.

The Dog’s Behavior is Continually Aggressive

Our dog bite lawyers often look into the dog’s past to determine if the dog is likely to attack again the the future. We review past records and complaints of the dog and its owner. If the dog has bitten or attacked someone in the past, there is a high likelihood of the animal attacking again.

Homeowner’s Responsibility

“Premises liability” refers to the responsibility that home and property owners have to pay damages to individuals who get injured on their property. Nevada law has established standards that require owners to maintain a safe environment for visitors. When owners fail to keep up their property or warn visitors of risks, guests and customers may file a premises liability claim.

Property hazards include not only slippery walking surfaces, but also involve dangerous animals. Homehowners can also post warning signs of dangerous dogs on their property to provide ample warning to people on their property.

We Can Help You Today. Call Us For A Free Consultation.

Reach out to our firm to work with one of our experienced Las Vegas dog bite attorneys today. Call (702) 333-4223 or submit our online case submission form.